Texas has a voter registration backlog, and it comes from a mistake made by the Texas Department of Public Safety. On Friday’s episode of Houston Matters, Votebeat reporter Natalia Contreras explained why tens of thousands of applications sit waiting.
The Backlog Explained
The backlog affects voter registration applications. Contreras explained why it happened, and her reporting shows that the problem stems from a mistake made by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Who Else Appears on the Show
Houston Matters runs daily at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM. The show also streams online and on YouTube, where listeners can call, text or email directly into the conversation.
Health Risks in Youth Sports
The show spoke with a group of medical professionals about how to reduce health dangers in youth sports. The conversation covered concussions and CTE, both serious risks for young athletes.
Yo-Yo Ma’s Visit to Galveston
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma appeared alongside his son, filmmaker Nicholas Ma, to discuss “American Revival,” a touring performance headed to The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston.
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
The show closed with a breakdown of the week’s events, sorting them into three categories: good, bad and ugly.
Schedule for the Day
| Time | Segment |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. CT | Voter registration backlog with Natalia Contreras |
| —— | Medical professionals on youth sports safety |
| —— | Yo-Yo Ma and Nicholas Ma on American Revival |
| —— | The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly |
What This Means for Voters
A backlog this size could affect who gets to vote. That’s the concern raised by the voter registration backlog, which affects tens of thousands of applications.
How to Listen
Listeners can tune in at 9 a.m. CT on 88.7FM, stream online, watch on YouTube, call 713-440-8870, text or email talk@houstonmatters.org, or tag @HoustonMatters on social media.
The audio will be posted after 11 a.m. CT, and the podcast is available for free on iTunes, Stitcher and other apps.
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